The Kawasaki Z900RS SE quietly sits at the very top of the Z900RS range, adding a noticeably more refined, complete specification to Kawasaki’s own tribute to the legendary Z1 for riders who want simply the very best version of this retro naked available without looking anywhere else in the class or compromising on any single detail along the way.
Power comes from the same 948cc liquid-cooled inline four, a DOHC 16-valve engine producing 116PS at 9,300rpm and 98Nm of torque at 7,700rpm through a six-speed gearbox and wet multi-disc clutch to a sealed chain, tuned for relaxed low-rpm riding and genuine excitement as the revs climb and build. A 17 litre tank keeps longer days out genuinely practical, with digital ignition and electric start for hassle-free ownership through every season of the year.
The SE’s own chassis carries a 41mm inverted fork with 120mm of travel offering compression and rebound damping plus preload adjustability and a Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged rear shock giving 140mm of travel with the same adjustment, all within the familiar trellis steel frame. Where it distinguishes itself most clearly is at the front wheel, with dual 300mm Brembo discs gripped by Brembo M4.32 monobloc, radial-mount calipers giving noticeably sharper, more progressive stopping power than the standard bike, running on 120-section front and 180-section rear tyres for genuine cornering grip. At 216kg with an 835mm seat height, a 1,470mm wheelbase and 130mm of ground clearance, it remains every bit as composed and confident as the rest of the range.
Electronic cruise control, smartphone connectivity and the IMU-equipped Kawasaki Cornering Management Function bring genuinely modern technology to a bike built around vintage-style comfort seating and a sound-tuned silencer. It suits riders who want the most complete, highest-specification version of the Z900RS available, without compromising on any single component along the way, and it comes with Kawasaki’s four-year manufacturer warranty, backed by GT Motorcycles’ own servicing and genuine parts for years of ownership ahead. GT Motorcycles, your Kawasaki dealer in Plymouth, offers finance options and a test ride to riders right across Devon and Cornwall and the wider South West.
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